WMST 406: Women in Literature

WMST 472: History of American Sexuality

Sexuality in the United States from colonial times to the present, including Native American, Euro-American, African-American and Hispanic cultures' approaches to sexuality, sexual identities, and reproduction. Includes a history of censorship, vice crimes, and the modern sexual revolution. No duplicate credit for HIST 472, HIST 572, or WMST 472. Prerequisite: HIST 201 or HIST 202 or permission of department head. Cr. 3
(Crosslisted with HIST 472)

If pursuing the Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in WMST, these additional History courses are required:

HIST 210: Introduction to Research and Writing

Historical research methods foucsing on problems, tools, and proposals. No duplicate credit for HIST 210 and HUMN 201. Open only to majors in History, Liberal Studies, or Social Studies Education. Prerequisite: 6 hours of History. Cr. 3. Gen. Ed. 6

While not specifically crosslisted with WMST, the following courses are highly recommended and count as WMST elective courses:

FCST 323: Family Sexuality

Concepts of developmental sexuality with emphasis on preparation for meeting responsibilities for sex education within the family. Notes: Open to non-majors. No duplicate credit for NUFS 323 and FACS 323. Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of department head. Cr. 3

HIST 321: History of Manhood in America

Social construction of manhood in the U.S. from colonial times to the present. Issues include politics, race, work, family, war, violence, sports, drinking, religion, and the role of media and popular culture in constructing masculine identities. Prerequisites: HIST 201 or HIST 202. Cr. 3

PSYC 440: Psychology of Gender

Examination of research on gender and gender stereotypes. No duplicate credit for PSYC 440 and PSYC 540. Prerequisites: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology. Cr. 3